Responsibilities
Support procurement employees across the globe with contract creation and management by helping create and maintain standard templates, facilitating contract drafting and formalization (incl. obtaining necessary approvals and signatures), and maintain accurate records of contracts, amendments, and modifications
When requested, update contracts in the contract repositories, ensuring accurate contract, supplier, and product data
Adjust contracts for compliance with terms and conditions, in collaboration with the legal department if needed, to ensure adherence to any regulatory and company policies and procedures
Execute timely contract reviews and renewals, and escalate expiring contract timelines to category managers as needed
Process contract change orders, ensuring they are properly documented
Finalize contracts upon completion, ensuring all obligations are fulfilled, and conduct post-contract reviews to help identify lessons learned and improve future contracts
Contribute and help in identifying areas for improvement in the Contract Administration process and support the implementation of best practices
What do we ask from you?
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Proven experience (+5 years) in contract administration and lifecycle management, preferably within global procurement or supply chain functions and with understanding of contracting practices in different regions across the globe
Experience in supporting creation and maintenance of standard contract templates, facilitating contract drafting and formalization
Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and manage contract repositories, managing multiple contracts and deadlines effectively.
Well-experienced with the Microsoft 365 suite apps like Word, Excel, Sharepoint and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI)
Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Excellent attention to efficiency gains and automation possibilities to reduce unnecessary manual effort and risk of errors
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Proficiency in English for clear communication within an international team setting